Jennifer Andree Thomas Erickson

Born 6/15/1960 to parents Elizabeth and Robert Thomas.  She grew up in Lincoln Park, NJ and graduated Boonton High School.  Jen lived and had her career in NYC, NY until her death on 5/1/2022.

Jennifer had an Associate’s Degree in fashion from Berkeley College.  A 40 year career in the fashion industry followed, starting as an assistant buyer for the Doneger buying office.  She went on to work as a buyer for Ormond Shops and G&G Shops, transitioning into manufacturing as a sourcing and production manager for an East Indian import company, traveling the globe.  Then moving into a VP of sales and merchandising role.

On 12/4/2009, on a Jet Blue flight to Las Vegas, Jennifer met her true love, James Erickson.  They were married on 9/22/2012, in Thornley Chapel, Ocean Grove, NJ, one of the happiest days of her life!

An avid runner, Jennifer ran numerous half marathons.  Sharing this love of running with her mother, both were members of New York Road Runners. Very proud of her Welsh heritage, she was a member of the Women’s Welsh Clubs of America and the St. David’s Society of NY.  Also volunteering for the Big Brother, Big Sister Organization.  Jennifer loved and supported the arts and was a member of the Metropolitan Opera Guild.  She also loved and respected animals, was a vegetarian, and contributed to many animal support groups.  She loved her second home, Ocean Grove, NJ and was a member of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Choir and Assoc.

Jennifer is predeceased by her parents and brother, Robert E. Thomas.  She is survived by her husband, James E. Erickson; two step daughters, Victoria and Jayme; and grand daughter, Emma.  Also survived by her sister, Megan Thomas Lydiard; brother-in-law, Robert; sister-in-law, Gabriella Saborio; niece, Jade Thomas & wife, Jess; nephews, Tyler, Nathan, & John.  Also her “girl”, her 15 year old poodle, Sabrina.

If you would like to honor Jennifer’s memory, you can donate to: IPF Foundation (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation) ipffoundation.org OR donate to your local animal shelter.

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